This English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course is designed to prepare students for the following Transportation Technology programs offered at Red River College: Automotive Technician- diploma and certificate program, Collision Refinishing, Collision Repair and Refinishing, Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic, and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician.
This full-time, 14-week communication program is intended for international students who have not met the English language requirements for their academic program and have a background/interest in cars, trucks, big-rigs, heavy duty equipment and outdoor power equipment.
This program helps students:
- Develop English language skills that will enable interaction in a mechanic’s and/or technician’s workshop
- Learn the academic skills and strategies necessary to succeed in a college program
- Learn language specific to succeed academically in the transportation technology programs
- Develop an understanding of what is needed to become employed as a mechanic or technician
- Obtain cultural information about being a college student and being employed in Canada
Knowledge and skills are gained through adult English as an Additional Language (EAL) classroom study, computer laboratory work, guest speakers, workshops, field trips, and observations of academic programs.
Requirements
- Must be an international visa student with a current study permit
- English Language Proficiency: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 6
Program Dates
- Summer 2019 – May 6, 2019 to August 16, 2019
- Fall 2019 – August 26, 2019 – December 13, 2019
- Winter 2020 – January 8, 2020 – April 24, 2020
- Spring 2020 – May 4, 2020 – August 14, 2020